Librarian III – Youth Services Coordinator

Job Description

The Librarian III – Youth Services Coordinator manages Children’s, Teen, and Bookmobile Services system-wide.

Essential Functions

• Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates Youth Services staff.
• Provides exceptional customer service to external and internal customers. Responds to and resolves patron questions or concerns.
• Establishes and maintains partnerships in support of the library’s mission with local schools, businesses, organizations, and other agencies.
• Manages children’s collection development system-wide. Selects books and other materials, coordinates weeding, and reviews Teen Librarian’s materials selection.
• Plans, conducts, promotes, and evaluates Youth Services programs and outreach with assistance of staff.
• Coordinates Youth Services programming system-wide. Reviews and approves branch programs; coordinates training of branch staff providing Youth Services.
• Researches, writes, and implements grants. Conducts fundraising and prepares funding requests for Friends group.
• Requests supplies for programs and services; maintains inventory and organization of equipment and supplies.
• Reviews departmental communications, including press releases, fliers, social media posts, etc.
• Participates in the library’s ongoing training program.
  
  

Non-Essential Functions

• Ensures coverage of Children’s Services desk; fills in on nights and weekends as needed. Serves as HQ Manager-on-Duty when needed.
• Represents the library system at community events, outreach programs, conferences and meetings as needed.
• Advises Library Director on policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Assesses community needs, plans future library services, and assists Library Director in planning and determining departmental budget needs.
• Maintains current knowledge of, and shares with staff, current library service trends and related developments.
• Performs all other related duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an A.L.A. accredited graduate program; 4 years of relevant professional experience including management and supervision, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge and skills.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, and office equipment.
• Must possess or qualify for a Professional Librarian’s Certificate from the South Carolina State Library.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to perform basic physical activities and communicate effectively to carry out essential job duties.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 10 lb. objects regularly.
• Correctable vision sufficient to read monitors, labels, and drive safely.
  
  

Company Description

Vision

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities